Brooklyn Insurance Agent Promises Low Rates to Poor
A Brooklyn insurance agent markets policies at five to ten cents weekly amid claims of efficiency and broad reach in the poor districts. He touts high commissions for collectors, pressured sales tactics, and a wide spread of clients while outlining payment schedules and policy terms in a self-promotional scene amid urban poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Brooklin
Sbis
New York
John der
Therne
Merc
Richard Ros
Tiake
Bows
Trulivet
Incurence Company
Brooklyn Bugle
Europe
Wolf von Schierbrand
Uritel
Deven Boon
Mauness
Almoss
The History of Spectacles and Public Interest Pieces
A scattered OCR extract discusses the origin of spectacles with attributions to Roger Bacon and Alexander Spina while tracing later refinements by opticians and Dr. Giraud and Dr. Scheifler. It also touches on common eye care myths, proper fitting, and the cultural value of glasses, followed by various unrelated cultural notes and a brief critique of children’s parties and social reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bacon
Alexander Bpina
Giraud
Paris
Scheifler
Baruch Spinez
Chureh
Amsterdam
Thors
Hermas
Hermes
Romys
Snueapa
Keston Herald
Snot Sda
Parix
Mexico
Texas
Montana
Vincent Ramires
Globe-Democrat
Hat Touch Etiquette Across Social Ranks in London
A London writer explains hat touching as a ritual signaling status between superiors and inferiors. Servants and tradespeople lift or touch hats to masters or customers, while the master must respond. the custom extends to police, postmen, and royalty etiquette. The piece surveys the social pressures, pettyities, and occasional generosity tied to this bygone courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tridegnan
Simon
Lins
Homgothet
Moran
Gen Suman
Be -Steat
Cockaigne
London
Childrearing and Dress Failures in Early 20th Century Text
A discussion on infant care condemns tight lacing and restrictive clothing for babies, warning it harms spine, organs, and digestion. It urges natural movement, upright support, and early independence to prevent deformities and future illness. The piece also critiques fashionable pruning of motherhood and promotes balance in marriage reflecting evolving social norms.
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Brooklyn Agente
Big City
Wilsa
Lance
Loris C. Collins
Nat Rhae
Lebron
Walbet
Mader
Gerden
Gopbe
Manchester
Giedon
Khartorim
Gordinn
Tom Warshell
Tom Maral
Signtucky
Marwall Bors
Frankfort
Jane
Tey
Coe Jedine
New York World
Ella Wheeler Wiliene
Globe- Democrat
Ottan
Shah
M. Delaunay
Berkbinder
Victor Hugo
Gounod
Dumas
Mletsmoaier
Munkady
Prince of Wales
Coar
Rowin
M Grevy
Got and
Coquelim
Comedie Francaing
Goareek Bay
Thiatie
Philadelphia
S. W. Cor
Douglas Ave. and
Market St
A. Katz
Imales
Jim
Alnars
Oman
Paradise
Mary Norton Bradford
Boston
Mark
Pall Mall Gazette
Ross
H. McKim du Bois
Sorureix Seco Books
Ore
Bae Few
Wichita
Ttn Coal Town
Leveath
Eagle Coal and Feed CO
IK Begink
Misouri Padlc Ry. Co
FT. Scott
Kansas City
St. Louis
Pullman St Paul
Okie Me Lee
Viele
Piles
DR. WM
Oliver Bros
Wichita, Kanem
Haven
J. P. Allen
Drugstore
W. H. Sternberg
Contractor & Builder
Kage
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Ae
Mainne
Kam
Keeran
H.L. Shober
Congress
East Ave
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